Quality Wiring and Controls Specialist

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St Louis, MO, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Entry level
Industrial
The Role
Inspects and tests electrical wiring, control panels, mechanical assemblies, components, and finished products for compliance with drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. Performs functional and electrical testing, identifies defects and nonconformances, documents results, supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and collaborates with engineering and production teams to improve quality.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Quality Department Electrical Wiring and Controls Specialist is responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying electrical wiring and control systems, as well as performing broader quality inspections of mechanical assemblies, components, materials, workmanship, labeling, documentation, and finished products. The role conducts receiving, in-process, first-article, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, acceptance criteria, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position identifies defects and nonconformances, documents inspection results, supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and collaborates with engineering and production teams to drive product quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Inspect electrical wiring, control panels, and electrical assemblies for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Verify proper installation, routing, labeling, and termination of electrical components.
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related devices.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and control system issues identified during inspection or testing.
• Document inspection results, test data, and nonconformances accurately and clearly.
• Work with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, electrical codes, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and a clean, organized work area.
• Conduct in-process and final quality inspections of electrical wiring and control systems using approved inspection plans and checklists.
• Verify workmanship against engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, acceptance criteria, and approved revisions.
• Inspect conductor size, wire identification, routing, bend radius, shielding, grounding, torque, terminal integrity, and separation of power and control wiring.
• Perform and document continuity, insulation, voltage, current, and point-to-point checks as applicable.
• Confirm calibration status and proper use of inspection and test equipment before testing.
• Identify, tag, segregate, and report nonconforming material or workmanship; support disposition, reinspection, and verification of corrective actions.
• Maintain complete, traceable inspection records, including checklists, test results, defect details, and acceptance sign-offs.
• Participate in first-article, receiving, source, and final inspections when assigned.
• Monitor recurring defects and communicate quality trends and improvement opportunities to Quality, Engineering, and Production.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in electrical or controls preferred.
• Experience with electrical wiring, industrial controls, or electrical panel assembly—preferably in a quality or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial electrical components.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment such as multimeters and continuity testers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

About
The FS-Curtis brand is a symbol of quality and excellence in design and manufacturing of air compressors. For more than 160 years FS-Curtis products have been passed down from generation to generation, proving recognized value to our loyal customers. Dedicated to customers and loyal distributors, our brand is synonymous with Legendary Reliability. CURTIS-TOLEDO® facilities include a 144,000 square foot facility in Saint Louis, Missouri, as well as facilities in Houston, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, San Diego and Los Angeles, California.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Technical certification or associate degree in electrical or controls
  • Experience with electrical wiring, industrial controls, or electrical panel assembly, preferably in a quality or manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
  • Familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial electrical components
  • Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as multimeters and continuity testers
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
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The Company
Year Founded: 1854

What We Do

FS-Curtis has manufactured rugged rotary screw and reciprocating air compressors in the USA since 1854, building a reputation for long-lasting power and reliability. They provide complete compressed air solutions for various industrial needs.

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